In Kentucky, we’ve witnessed that tug-of-war up close through the lens of the coal mining industry and electric utilities that burn coal.
Even as Kentucky Families Grieve, Kennedy Undermines Vaccine Protections for Children
As families grieve the unthinkable, Kennedy’s handpicked vaccine panel weakened hepatitis B protections for newborns.
As families grieve the unthinkable, Kennedy’s handpicked vaccine panel weakened hepatitis B protections for newborns.
From Hillbilly Highway to Homefront: How Appalachian Migration Has Turned Inward
When Eastern Kentuckians move today, it’s next door, not north
When Eastern Kentuckians move today, it’s next door, not north
Of Hills and Heroines: Raising up a New Generation of Writers in Kentucky
Some were still in grade school, the others in middle and high school.
Some were still in grade school, the others in middle and high school.
Many Kentuckians at Risk of Returning to Homelessness Because of Federal Funding Switch
In a news release, HUD announced the new funding priorities as “monumental reforms” aimed at ending the “Biden-era slush fund.”
In a news release, HUD announced the new funding priorities as “monumental reforms” aimed at ending the “Biden-era slush fund.”
Turkey, Taters and Truth: Taking Trump’s Thanksgiving Claim to Checkout
Trump’s claim isn’t based on federal data, independent analysis or even a consistent measure of prices.
Trump’s claim isn’t based on federal data, independent analysis or even a consistent measure of prices.
Young Homebuyers Lose More Ground in Housing Market as States Struggle to Help
Older repeat buyers with cash offers and large down payments now dominate the market, according to the report. Repeat buyers had a median age of 62, the oldest in the report’s 44-year history.
Older repeat buyers with cash offers and large down payments now dominate the market, according to the report. Repeat buyers had a median age of 62, the oldest in the report’s 44-year history.
The ‘Hard, Slow Work’ of Reducing Overdose Deaths Is Having an Effect
A handful of places with rising overdoses are responding to the problem with cooperation, they say, by sharing information about overdose surges and distributing emergency medication.
A handful of places with rising overdoses are responding to the problem with cooperation, they say, by sharing information about overdose surges and distributing emergency medication.
Losing Snap Could Mean More Pregnancy Complications as Food Insecurity Grows
Many studies have shown adequate nutrition is essential for a developing fetus, and a January study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found food insecurity in pregnancy is associated with medical complications.
Many studies have shown adequate nutrition is essential for a developing fetus, and a January study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found food insecurity in pregnancy is associated with medical complications.
Hotter Temperatures Mean More Workplace Injuries, Study Finds
The researchers analyzed roughly 845,000 injuries documented by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration across 48 states in 2023.
The researchers analyzed roughly 845,000 injuries documented by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration across 48 states in 2023.
‘Your Countries Are Going to Hell’: Trump Lashes Out at World Leaders at UN
During his nearly hour-long address at the annual meeting in New York City, Trump briefly brushed on the Israel-Hamas war and his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
During his nearly hour-long address at the annual meeting in New York City, Trump briefly brushed on the Israel-Hamas war and his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Men at Higher Risk of Suicide, a ‘Public Health Issue,’ According to New Louisville Report
In 2019, most suicide deaths — 67% — were among men. From 2020-2023, that number rose to around 80%.
In 2019, most suicide deaths — 67% — were among men. From 2020-2023, that number rose to around 80%.
Domestic Violence Is Linked to Other Violent Crime, Recidivism in Kentucky, Study Finds
48% of Kentucky women will experience intimate partner violence or stalking, compared with 47% nationally.
48% of Kentucky women will experience intimate partner violence or stalking, compared with 47% nationally.
Trump Issued an Order Targeting Homeless People. In D.C., He’s Giving It a Test Run.
Multi-agency teams had eliminated 48 encampments in the District of Columbia as of Tuesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing.
Multi-agency teams had eliminated 48 encampments in the District of Columbia as of Tuesday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said at a briefing.
Kratom Faces Increasing Scrutiny from States and the Feds
Kentucky health officials in June advised the public not to consume 7-OH or kratom products, warning that it posed the risk of liver toxicity, seizures, addiction and other detrimental effects.
Kentucky health officials in June advised the public not to consume 7-OH or kratom products, warning that it posed the risk of liver toxicity, seizures, addiction and other detrimental effects.
Kentucky Community Colleges Working to Meet Students’ ‘Severe’ Need for Mental Health Support
KCTCS President Ryan Quarles told the Lantern that since taking on his role in 2023, he’s sought to prioritize mental health.
KCTCS President Ryan Quarles told the Lantern that since taking on his role in 2023, he’s sought to prioritize mental health.